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  • An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to


  • Options
  • A. low Se in the environment
  • B. low intake of iron
  • C. high Se in the environment
  • D. high intake of iron

  • Correct Answer
  • low Se in the environment 


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    • 1. The mineral which is considered important in maintaining electrical potential in nerves and membranes is

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    • A. magnesium
    • B. manganese
    • C. calcium
    • D. iron
    • Discuss
    • 2. Selenium deficiency leads to

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    • A. liver necrosis
    • B. diarrhea
    • C. multiple sclerosis
    • D. Crohn's disease
    • Discuss
    • 3. Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to

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    • A. brittle hair and nails.
    • B. muscle weakness,
    • C. TPN
    • D. diarrhea.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?

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    • A. Iron
    • B. Magnesium
    • C. Calcium
    • D. Copper
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which of the following mineral is involved in protein metabolism and oxidation reactions?

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    • A. Molybdenum
    • B. Manganese
    • C. Magnesium
    • D. calcium
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following two beverages contribute 20 to 30 percent of our daily manganese intake?

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    • A. Milk or tea
    • B. Cola or coffee
    • C. Tea or orange juice
    • D. Milk or orange juice
    • Discuss
    • 7. The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is

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    • A. calcium
    • B. phosphorus
    • C. cobalt
    • D. copper
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which of the following is not a function of iron?

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    • A. Oxygen transport
    • B. Immune function
    • C. Brain function
    • D. Gene regulation
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following is necessary for the clotting of blood, functions of certain enzymes and control of fluids through cell membranes?

    • Options
    • A. Calcium
    • B. Magnesium
    • C. Copper
    • D. Cobalt
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following mineral is involved in the enzyme -controlled energy yielding reactions of metabolism?

    • Options
    • A. Calcium
    • B. Phosphorus
    • C. Iron
    • D. Copper
    • Discuss


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